Arcom warns of shifting funding in French audiovisual sector
The French audiovisual and cinematic landscape is facing a shift in funding as American streaming giants increase their presence. Martin Ajdari, president of Arcom, warned that Netflix is projected to become the primary overall funder of French audiovisual and film creation by 2030.
Data indicates that combined funding from platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max reached 525 million euros last year, representing a 32% increase from 2024. In contrast, funding from traditional French broadcasters, including France Télévisions, TF1, and Canal+, for domestic films and series has declined by 8%.
Arcom expressed concerns that the growing dominance of Hollywood-based services could weaken France’s ‘cultural exception,’ potentially leading to fewer filming hours, less diversity, and fewer funded works. While Canal+ has committed to investing 160 million euros in 2026 and 170 million euros in 2027, these figures remain below its 2018–2024 annual average of approximately 220 million euros.
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Arcom · CANAL+ · France Télévisions · Martin Ajdari · Netflix
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The growing influence of Hollywood entertainment giants in France may lead to fewer filming hours, fewer funded works, and less diversity. www.lalsace.fr · www.republicain-lorrain.fr · www.ledauphine.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] In 2025, France Télévisions allocated 406 million euros to audiovisual production and 70 million euros to cinema. www.lalsace.fr · www.republicain-lorrain.fr · www.ledauphine.com
- [DISPUTED] Canal+ annual investment in French cinema between 2018 and 2024 averaged approximately 220 million euros. www.lalsace.fr · www.republicain-lorrain.fr · www.ledauphine.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Netflix is projected to become the top overall funder for French audiovisual and film production by 2030. www.lalsace.fr · www.republicain-lorrain.fr · www.ledauphine.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Netflix allocated 250 million euros to audiovisual production and 58 million euros to cinema in 2025. www.lalsace.fr · www.republicain-lorrain.fr · www.ledauphine.com
- [DISPUTED] Canal+ committed to investing 160 million euros in 2026 and 170 million euros in 2027 in French cinema. www.lalsace.fr · www.republicain-lorrain.fr · www.ledauphine.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Funding for traditional French television channels, including France Télévisions, TF1, and Canal+, for French films and series decreased by a total of 8%. www.lalsace.fr · www.republicain-lorrain.fr · www.ledauphine.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Combined funding from American streamers like Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max reached 525 million euros last year, a 32% increase from 397 million euros in 2024. www.lalsace.fr · www.republicain-lorrain.fr · www.ledauphine.com